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Helston Folk Museum, now known as the Museum of Cornish Life, is a captivating destination nestled in the charming market town of Helston, Cornwall. This museum offers a unique glimpse into the rich social and industrial history of The Lizard Peninsula, showcasing artifacts from mining, fishing, and farming to domestic life from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Visitors can explore the museum's fascinating exhibits housed in a historic building originally designed as a Market House in 1837.
For those planning a stay, Helston offers a variety of accommodations in its quaint neighborhoods, providing easy access to the museum and other local attractions. The museum itself is a landmark, featuring a cannon from the HMS Anson wreck, adding to its historical allure. Managed by the South Kerrier Heritage Trust, the museum is a testament to community spirit, with much of its operation supported by dedicated volunteers.
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Holiday home in Helston · 3.71 mi from centre
Lavender Cottage is located in Helston, just 14 miles from St Michael's Mount and 15 miles from Carbis Bay. The vacation home features both Wifi and private parking free of charge. Minack Theatre is 27 miles from the vacation home and Pendennis Castle is 11 miles away.
Lavender Cottage includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. A TV is provided. The accommodation has a fireplace.
Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Helston, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. Guests can also relax in the garden.
Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre is 16 miles from Lavender Cottage, while Newquay Train Station is 26 miles away. Land's End Airport is 25 miles from the property.

Chalet in Falmouth, Constantine · 4.03 mi from centre
9.5
101 reviews
Offering a garden, Silverspring Hideaways offers accommodations in Constantine. This property offers a heated pool and free private parking. When staying at the chalet, guests can use private entrance.
The units have a fully equipped kitchenette with dining area, an oven, and a microwave. The rooms are equipped with a kettle, a private bathroom, and free Wifi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a terrace and some have garden views. At the chalet complex, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels.
St Michael's Mount is 15 miles from Silverspring Hideaways, while Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre is 16 miles away. Land's End Airport is 27 miles from the property.

Holiday home in Helston, Wendron · 3.88 mi from centre
13 miles from Carbis Bay in Wendron, White Rose Barn offers accommodations with access to a hot tub. The vacation home features both Wifi and private parking free of charge. St Michael's Mount is 14 miles away and Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre is 16 miles from the vacation home.
White Rose Barn features 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. The accommodation has a fireplace.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Newquay Train Station is 25 miles from White Rose Barn, while Minack Theatre is 27 miles away. Land's End Airport is 25 miles from the property.

Holiday home in Helston, Cury · 4.23 mi from centre
2 Bed in Mullion Cove 41378 is located in Cury, just 7.2 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre and 15 miles from St Michael's Mount. The property is around 28 miles from Minack Theatre, 6.6 miles from The Lizard and Kynance Cove, and 7.4 miles from Lizard Point. There's an outdoor pool and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking.
The vacation home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Guests can swim in the indoor pool, go cycling, or relax in the garden.
Pendennis Castle is 19 miles from 2 Bed in Mullion Cove 41378, while Tate St Ives is 20 miles away. Land's End Airport is 27 miles from the property.

Campsite in Helston, Gweek · 2.69 mi from centre
9.7
4 reviews
Tiny House Glamping, sleeps up to 6 is located in Gweek, just 12 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre and 13 miles from St Michael's Mount. The property is around 26 miles from Minack Theatre, 27 miles from Newquay Train Station, and 11 miles from The Lizard and Kynance Cove. Outdoor seating is also available at the campground.
Towels and bed linen are available in the campground. There's also a seating area and a fireplace.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Lizard Point is 12 miles from Tiny House Glamping, sleeps up to 6, while Pendennis Castle is 14 miles from the property. Land's End Airport is 25 miles away.

Lodge in Falmouth · 3.50 mi from centre
With a stay at Willow Lodge in Falmouth, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Poldark Mine and Stithians Lake. This lodge is 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from Carbis Bay Beach and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Hostel in Helston · 3.31 mi from centre
9.8
10 reviews
Located in Helston, within 12 miles of Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre and 16 miles of St Michael's Mount, Holifield Farm Hostel & Community Project provides accommodations with a shared lounge as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 27 miles from Newquay Train Station, 29 miles from Minack Theatre and 11 miles from Pendennis Castle. Trelissick Garden is 17 miles away and Truro Cathedral is 18 miles from the hostel.
Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, while certain rooms at the hostel also offer a balcony.
You can play pool at Holifield Farm Hostel & Community Project.
The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 11 miles from the accommodation, while Lizard Point is 12 miles away. Land's End Airport is 27 miles from the property.

Inn in Penzance · 5.65 mi from centre
9.0
212 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Penzance, The Coach And Horses Inn is within a 10-minute drive of St. Michael's Mount and Penzance Ferry Terminal. This inn is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from St Ives Harbour and 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Mullion Cove Harbour.

Hotel in Falmouth · 6.38 mi from centre
9.2
88 reviews
Located in Falmouth, Budock Vean Hotel is by the sea, a 5-minute walk from Budock Vean Golf Course and 13 minutes by foot from Trebah Gardens. This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Glendurgan Garden and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Potager Garden.

Holiday home in Helston · 4.55 mi from centre
Featuring a garden, Spring Water Barn features accommodations in Helston. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home.
The vacation home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace.
There is an on-site coffee shop, and during warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities.
Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre is 6.8 miles from Spring Water Barn, while St Michael's Mount is 15 miles from the property. Land's End Airport is 27 miles away.

Bed and breakfast in Penzance · 6.65 mi from centre
8.9
356 reviews
Wayfarers Inn in Penzance provides adults-only accommodations with a garden and a bar. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking, full-day security, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the bed and breakfast.
All rooms include a kettle, while some rooms here will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster. At the bed and breakfast, all units include a private bathroom and bed linen.
Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, champagne, and juice are available. Guests can eat at the on-site restaurant, while packed lunches are also available upon request.
Guests at Wayfarers Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Penzance, like cycling. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.
St Michael's Mount is 2.8 miles from the accommodation, while Minack Theatre is 16 miles away. Land's End Airport is 14 miles from the property.

Hotel in Mullion, Helston · 5.56 mi from centre
9.0
360 reviews
When you a stay at Polurrian on the Lizard in Helston, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Polurrian Beach. This beach hotel is 17.6 mi (28.4 km) from St. Michael's Mount and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Gallery Anthony.

Inn in Mullion, Helston · 5.32 mi from centre
8.0
3 reviews
Located in Helston, Mounts Bay Inn is a 2-minute drive from Mullion Cove Harbour and 8 minutes from Poldhu Cove. This inn is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Kynance Cove and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Lizard Point.

Bed and breakfast in Mullion · 5.26 mi from centre
8.0
795 reviews
A traditional Cornish village pub on the Lizard Peninsula, The Old Inn is an old character pub which offers guest accommodations in Mullion. With free parking and Wi-Fi, this 16th-century inn’s restaurant showcases local produce and ales from the St Austell Brewery.
Each guest room has private bathroom facilities with shower or bath, hairdryer and complementary toiletries. Your room will also have a TV and tea and coffee facilities.
Traditional Cornish breakfast is served each morning. The Old Inn can also provide packed lunches if required.
The pretty village of Mullion has a deli and coffee shop, small supermarket and a variety of independent shops within 3 minutes’ walk. The town of Helston and the Flambards Theme Park are just over 7 miles away, and The Lizard and Kynance Cove are a 13-minute drive south of the village.

Hotel in Helston · 6.19 mi from centre
With a stay at The Shipwrights Arms in Helston, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 11 minutes by foot from Passage Cove. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Bosahan Cove and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Porthallow Beach.

Cottage in Falmouth · 5.76 mi from centre
10.0
1 review
With a stay at this cottage in Falmouth, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a 3-minute drive from Tolmen Centre. This cottage is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Potager Garden and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Budock Vean Golf Course.

Bed and breakfast in Penryn · 5.94 mi from centre
9.7
251 reviews
Fig Tree House offers accommodations in Penryn, 16 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre and 19 miles from St Michael's Mount. The bed and breakfast, set in a building dating back to 1900, provides free Wifi and free private parking. Carbis Bay is 20 miles from the bed and breakfast, and Newquay Train Station is 25 miles away.
The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and shower. At the bed and breakfast, some units are soundproof. At the bed and breakfast, all units are allergy-free.
Pendennis Castle is 6.4 miles from Fig Tree House, while Trelissick Garden is 11 miles away. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 29 miles from the property.

Vacation home in Penzance · 4.84 mi from centre
9.0
6 reviews
Located in Penzance, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of St. Michael's Mount and Penzance Ferry Terminal. This vacation home is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Paradise Park and JungleBarn and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Carbis Bay Beach.

Holiday home in Helston, Mawgan · 4.90 mi from centre
8.6
10 reviews
Swift Cottage offers accommodations in Mawgan, 30 miles from Minack Theatre and 31 miles from Newquay Train Station. 12 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre and 17 miles from St Michael's Mount, the property provides a garden and a terrace. The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 12 miles away and Lizard Point is 13 miles from the vacation home.
The vacation home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. Providing free private parking, this 3-star vacation home also features free Wifi. There's also a seating area and a fireplace.
Guests at Swift Cottage can enjoy billiards on-site, or go golfing or cycling in the surrounding area.
Pendennis Castle is 14 miles from the accommodation, while Trelissick Garden is 20 miles away. Land's End Airport is 29 miles from the property.

Apartment in Penzance, Saint Hilary · 6.63 mi from centre
7.7
3 reviews
1 Bed in Marazion 86149 offers accommodations in Saint Hilary, 2.9 miles from St Michael's Mount and 16 miles from Minack Theatre. The property is around 20 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre, 28 miles from Newquay Train Station, and 12 miles from Tate St Ives. The apartment offers free Wifi and free private parking.
The apartment features 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Guests at 1 Bed in Marazion 86149 can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.
The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 20 miles from the accommodation, while Lizard Point is 20 miles away. Land's End Airport is 14 miles from the property.